#8991ef color: Perrywinkle
#8991ef is rgb(137, 145, 239) in RGB and oklch(69.033% 0.13759 278.45) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Amethyst
- indigo-400
- Black 6%
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About #8991ef
#8991ef is a bright indigo color. In OKLCH it has 69% lightness, 0.138 chroma and a hue of 278°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.85:1 contrast and black text 7.36:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Perrywinkle (#8f8ce7). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is indigo-400.
Lighter: #8991ef mixed with white
Darker: #8991ef mixed with black
Calmer: #8991ef with less saturation
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Questions about #8991ef
What color is #8991ef?
#8991ef is bright indigo. The closest named color is Perrywinkle. In RGB it is rgb(137, 145, 239), in HSL hsl(235.29, 76.12%, 73.73%) and in OKLCH oklch(69.033% 0.13759 278.45).
What colors go well with #8991ef?
The complementary color of #8991ef is #b29c17. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #4ea1ec and #b482dc. The triadic partners are #e27a59 and #3bb57b.
Is white or black text more readable on #8991ef?
Black text reads better on #8991ef: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.85:1 and black gives 7.36:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #8991ef a warm or cool color?
#8991ef is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 278 degrees, its lightness 69% and its chroma 0.138.